postop
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of postop
First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening
Example Sentences
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"I am 5 weeks postop," she wrote on Instagram Tuesday.
From Fox News
Patients often come to the hospital on a drug regimen determined by their internist, who, Griffin notes, may or may not be involved in their postop care.
From US News
This is a good time to review management of your postop pain, since certain approaches need to be initiated prior to surgery.
From US News
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